Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Rosey Grier

Rosey Grier

Roosevelt "Rosey" Grier (born July 14, 1932) is an American actor, singer,Christian minister, and former professional American football player. He was a notable college football player for The Pennsylvania State University who earned a retrospective place in the National Collegiate Athletic Association 100th anniversary list of 100 most influential student athletes. As a professional player, Grier was a member of the New York Giants, and the original Fearsome Foursome of the Los Angeles Rams and played in the Pro Bowl twice.After Grier's professional sports career he worked as a bodyguard for Robert Kennedy during the 1968 presidential campaign and was guarding the senator's wife, Ethel Kennedy, during the Robert F. Kennedy assassination. Although unable to prevent that killing, Grier took control of the gun and subdued the shooter, Sirhan Sirhan.

Rosey Grier

Rosey Grier

Rosey Grier

Rosey Grier

Rosey Grier

Rosey Grier

Rosey Grier

Rosey Grier

Rosey Grier


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